It felt completely devoid of substance. The first time the FBI agent (Cillian Murphy) delivered a rambling explanation that made no sense, I questioned if it was intentional. By the second instance, it became apparent that the writer didn’t have a firm grasp on what they were doing. The "blender" joke wasn't about rejecting technology. Stories involving artificial intelligence have existed for many years, and generally require some willingness to accept things at face value. But they shouldn’t be nonsensical. (And neither should the AIs themselves.) This one is both. The narrative lacks any real substance, a feeling of anticipation, or surprising turns. Themes like AI, nanites, and Dr. Frankenstein making the world better have been explored effectively many times before; even an average treatment would have sufficed. When it attempts to be profound or philosophical, it falls short. However, that’s not the biggest problem. Rebecca Hall, as Evelyn Caster, is the only performer who manages to convey some (some!) emotional complexity and depth. The other actors, though talented, are given very little to work with; all of the characters feel two-dimensional and stereotypical. The spouse: affectionate. The worried friend: distraught. The parental figure: kind. The extremists: self-assured. The FBI agent: serious. The locals: simpleminded. And so forth. Important questions go unaddressed, and even those that should be obvious—considering the AI and several characters are supposed to be highly intelligent—are ignored. Consequently, the movie progresses predictably toward its conclusion. Even accomplished performers struggle to inject life and meaning into a hollow shell. "Transcendence" (2014) is another total loss: a Waste Of Money, Brains, And Time. Avoid spending your resources on this.

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